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Injurious Insects of Indian Forests

by E. P. Stebbing
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9789374476031
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 725
  • Original Price: INR 725.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 487 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

Injurious Insects of Indian Forests details the various insect species that cause significant damage to forest ecosystems in India. The book categorizes these pests based on the type of trees they affect—such as teak, sal, and bamboo—and the nature of their damage, including defoliation, boring, and sap-sucking. It covers their life cycles, modes of infestation, and the extent of economic and ecological loss. The study emphasizes the importance of pest management strategies, including biological control, chemical treatments, and silvicultural practices, to protect forest health and ensure sustainable forestry in India. It serves as a vital resource for forest managers and researchers.

Edward Percy Stebbing (1872–1960) was a pioneering English forester and entomologist, notably in India, where he focused on forest management and the impact of insects on forests. He was among the first to highlight the dangers of desertification, particularly warning of the Sahara's encroachment. His 1935 writings predicted man-made desert expansion, leading to a joint Anglo-French forestry mission to assess desertification in northern Nigeria and Niger. Stebbing authored several influential works, including *Injurious Insects of Indian Forests (1899), The Forests of India (1922), and The Forests of West Africa and the Sahara (1937), contributing significantly to forestry and ecological studies.

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